Serving 1,164 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wildlight Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wildlight Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wildlight Elementary School's student population of 1,164 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wildlight Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wildlight Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#333 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
65%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wildlight Elementary School's ranking?
Wildlight Elementary School is ranked #333 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Wildlight Elementary School often compared to?
Wildlight Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emma Love Hardee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Wildlight Elementary School?
1,164 students attend Wildlight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Wildlight Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wildlight Elementary School?
Wildlight Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wildlight Elementary School offer ?
Wildlight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wildlight Elementary School part of?
Wildlight Elementary School is part of Nassau School District.
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